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15 Credibility Street #26: Stand me up at the gates of Hell

We delve right into a discussion about the latest mass shooting in the U.S. – what we know and what we don’t know and why. Many people have an ideological basis for their points of view. And, sadly, they hold invalid and illogical views perhaps until they are faced with the truth right in front of them (which is usually a bad scene).

When it comes to celebrity deaths, putting “first” before “correct” is an egregious mistake. This was a truly Heartbreaking one. Petty was an American original and an upstanding guy. I can’t even pick my favorite tune.

Finally, check out this Skeptoid episode: Skepticism vs cynicism. Sharon thinks that paranormal understanding that could eventually affect change isn’t going to happen with a cynical response. But if you play the odds on whether these claims are “true”, then cynicism (or off-handed dismissal of such claims) is a fair bet. Your approach should be consistent with whatever your ultimate goal is regarding exchanges with believers who have opposing opinions as you do.